Word premieres of music for percussion ensemble.

This recording of world premieres commissioned and performed by the Texas Christian University Percussion Ensemble is highlighted by Eric Ewazen's Symphony for Percussion Ñ a joyful celebration of the world of percussion with its kaleidoscope of colors and expressive possibilities. Conductor Brian A. West has developed a percussion program at TCU that is recognized for excellence in performance and education. Under his leadership, the TCU Percussion Ensemble has twice won the Percussive Arts Society International Percussion Ensemble Competition. A fascinating exploration of new works for percussion ensemble.